Resolute Postecoglou Declares 'Grant Me Opportunity' Amid Scrutiny
Ange Postecoglou is yet to secure any of his seven matches following his succession of Nuno Espirito Santo last month
Under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou delivered an emotional explanation of his legacy and committed to win trophies for the team provided with patience
The 60-year-old is under pressure having been unable to win any of his initial seven fixtures after taking over from the former manager in September
The club has been assessing their options during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche a potential option evaluated as an alternative even though Postecoglou having been in charge for less than six weeks
They host the Blues this weekend with the manager presented a five-minute monologue during his pre-game press conference, as Forest 17th in the Premier League
"Certain people focus on the negatives yet I notice at the progress being made," he said, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic since I work with a group of young players eager to transform"
He also confirmed he did not speak to owner the Forest proprietor over the recent pause
"I refuse to spend my energy about others' opinions" he added
"I just don't fit, not just at Forest, just in general" he clarified
Tottenham Experience
"I assumed control of the North London club and received instructions by the leadership back then 'this team has to win a trophy'"
"He stated 'we endeavored to appoint proven winners, the Portuguese coach and the former Chelsea boss yet it proved unsuccessful, we need a different approach'"
"I was a bit taken aback by those words as I view myself as successful"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth in my initial campaign" he noted
"On each occasion the England captain found the net I would hope he'd just stayed one more year since it could have been beneficial to keep his services following our fifth-place finish"
"However strangely that campaign has disappeared from the record books" he asserted
Future Focus
"Thus, we reach the existing circumstances in which there exists a different story to share, that maybe I am not a failed manager who got lucky to get this job"
"but perhaps I'm a leader who if provided patience, the narrative consistently concludes the same"
"At all my previous clubs, the result is consistent - alongside me and a trophy"
He claimed the Europa League this year - the club's initial honor for 17 years along with their initial continental silverware for 41
Previous Scottish champion additionally committed, provided with patience, he would maintain his track record of winning trophies throughout his managerial career
